Financial Management/Budget Specialist III

Chenega Corporation • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Financial Management/Budget Specialist III supports the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO), the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Special Programs Division (SAF/AQL), and U.S. Air Force combat and sustainment activities. In accordance with applicable federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force acquisition policies, laws, regulations, and guidance, the specialist assists the Contracting Officer in acquiring critically needed national security capabilities.

The role manages and supports the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process; analyzes program funding and execution; develops cost estimates and models; and provides acquisition management support for the Special Access Program (SAP) portfolio. It also includes overseeing contract staff, mentoring junior staff, and leading projects.

Chenega MIOS describes a culture that supports professional development, learning, well-being, and community impact. The estimated salary range is USD $137,600 to USD $180,000 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, such as accounting, business administration, contracts, economics, finance, law, or purchasing, or a related discipline; four or more additional years of experience may substitute for a degree, subject to customer approval.
• 15 or more years of experience; additional education or relevant higher-level certifications may substitute for experience, subject to customer approval.
• Special Access Program (SAP) experience; experience on similar types of programs may substitute, subject to customer approval.
• Active and valid driver’s license.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Ability to complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Poly).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in classified accounting systems.
• Ability to work under aggressive schedules with demanding performance requirements.
• Ability to travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• DAWIA or FAC Level III certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Momentum.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Provide staff support.
• Analyze program funding for all PPBE phases and other budget exercises.
• Research and analyze program funding and execution trend data from sources such as the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Develop cost-estimating models, life cycle cost estimates, and independent government cost estimates.
• Perform cost/benefit analyses, affordability analyses, cost-estimating drills, economic analyses, and other cost assessments as required.
• Apply finance expertise to requirements generation, planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and program life cycle costs.
• Identify issues, recommend solutions, and provide assistance and advice related to acquisition management of the SAP portfolio.
• Hire and onboard contract staff; oversee timekeeping and performance assessments; manage tasking and reporting; and oversee other contract staff.
• Mentor junior staff, conduct quality reviews of their work products and deliverables, and lead specific projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting refers to a broad range of benefits but does not specify individual benefits.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior